MAPLETON – The township will apply for about $1.4 million in federal disaster mitigation/adaptation funding to assist with the $3.6-million cost of upgrading the Drayton Pumping Station.
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Trick-or-treaters get the green light from province’s top doctor
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor says Halloween is a go this year, but trick-or-treaters still need to take a few precautions.
Youth council plans Halloween Costume Swap
MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is planning a Halloween Costume Swap on Oct. 23. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm at the youth group’s meeting space, The Grove Palmerston.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – A Halloween Haunt is happening here. Hosted by Harriston Rising, the 2021 Haunt is set to take place on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8pm. Harriston’s main street will be closed through the downtown area for the event.
‘Jammie Day for Hayden’ returns
WELLINGTON NORTH - Local residents will soon have a good excuse to stay in their pyjamas all day and feel good about it, too.
Township partners with Rotary Club on new park for Drayton
DRAYTON – A partnership with the Drayton Rotary Club to create a new nature-focused, accessible, multi-use park here has been approved by Mapleton council.
Trusscore poised for growth after attracting $26-million investment
KITCHENER – Trusscore, a material science company that makes sustainable alternatives for traditional building products, is set to expand operations after attracting significant new investment dollars.
Drayton’s Terry Fox Run raises $5,500
Terry Fox supporters – The Drayton Terry Fox Run held on Sept. 19 was once again a virtual…
Habitat for Humanity brings donation station to Town of Minto
MINTO - Habitat for Humanity Guelph-Wellington is bringing a donation station to the Harriston area on Oct. 16.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
‘Forgotten pioneers’ presentation Oct. 25
MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Forgotten Pioneers: The Black Settlements of Wellington County.
‘Come and Create’ sessions set in Minto
MINTO – “Come and Create” sessions are planned in Harriston and Palmerston as part of Culture Days activities in the Town of Minto.
Gardens of Scotland presentation at meeting
MOOREFIELD – Members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and…
Memorial planting recognizes Barbara Harris on National Tree Day
CLIFFORD - Family and friends gathered in the Rotary Park here on Sept. 25 to plant a tree in memory of Barbara Harris, recognizing her contribution to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society and the local community.
Walking programs offered in Minto
MINTO - Free walking programs got under way in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston earlier this month.